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Models: RS 1285RS1287RS1289RS3287VTCD850VTCD855

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RCA Information

This device generates and usesradio frequency (RF)energy, and if not installed and used properly, thisequipment may cause interference to radio and tele-vision reception.

This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFRSubchapter J.Applicable at the date of manufacture.This equipment hasbeen type tested and found tocomply with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15of FCCRules.These rules are designed to provide rea-sonable protection against radio and television inter-ference in a residential installation. However, there is

no guarantee that interference will not occur in par-ticular installations.

If this equipment does cause interference to radio ortelevision reception (which you can determine byturning the equipment off and on), try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following meas-ures:

• Reorient the receiving antenna (that is,the antenna for the radio or television

that is "receiving" the interference).• Move the unit away from the equipment

that is receiving interference.• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet

so that the unit and the equipment

receiving interference are on differentbranch circuits.

If these measures do not eliminate the interference,

please consult your dealer or an experiencedradio/television technician for additional sugges-tions.

Also, the Federal Communications Commission has

prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify andResolve Radio TV Interference Problems." This book-

let isavailable from the U.S. Government PrintingOffice, Washington, DC20402. Pleasespecify stocknumber 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.

For Your Safety

The AC power plug ispolar-ized (one blade iswider

than the other) and only fitsinto AC power outlets oneway. If the plug won't go into the outlet completely,turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way.If it still won't fit, contact a qualified electrician tochange the outlet, or usea different one. Do notattempt to bypassthis safety feature.

CAUTION: TO PREVENTELECTRICSHOCK,MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUGTO WIDESLOT,FULLYINSERT.

For Your Records

In the event that service should be required, you mayneed both the model number and the serial number.

In the space below, record the date and place of pur-chase,and the serial number:Model No.Remote Control No.Date of PurchasePlaceof PurchaseSerial No.

Service Information

Thisproduct should be serviced only by those special-ly trained in appropriate servicing techniques. Forinstructions on how to obtain service, refer to the

warranty included in this Guide.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIREOR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCTTO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

THE LIGHTNING

FLASH AND ARROW-HEAD WITHIN THETRIANGLE IS A

WARNING SIGNALERTING YOU OF

DANGEROUS

VOLTAGE" INSIDETHE PRODUCT.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THERISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER

(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-

SIDE. REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.

THE EXCLAMATIONPOINT WITHIN THETRIANGLE IS A

WARNING SIGNALERTING YOU OF

MPORTANTINSTRUCTIONS

ACCOMPANYINGTHE PRODUCT.

SEE MARKINGON BOTTOM/ BACKOF PRODUCT

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FCC/SafetyInformation

Installation .......... 2

Controls& Indicators , ,3CDPlayer ................ 3Tuner ................... 3

Tape Player .............. 4Remote Control .......... 4

Display ............. 5Showing the Demonstration

........................ 5

Display Clock/Clock ....... 5Setting the Time ......... 5Setting the Timer ....... 5Activating the Timer .... 5Adjusting the DisplayBrightness ............. 5Sleep mode ............ 5

Sound Features ...... 6Using Preset Equalizer Curves

........................ 6

Creating a Custom Curve........................ 6

Boosting the Bass ......... 6Muting Audio ............ 6

CD Player ........... 6Loading Discs ............ 6Playing Discs ............. 6Shuffling the Play Order ...6Sampling Tracks .......... 6Repeating the Play Order . .6Setting Up a CDprogram . .7Playing a Program List ..... 7Displaying the Program list

........................ 7

Deleting a Track from aProgram List ............. 7Skipping a Disk ........... 7Searching through a CD ...7

Tuner ............... 8Tuning to a Station ....... 8Using Presets ............ 8Setting Presets ........... 8Suppressing Stereo Signal

........................ 8

Tuning to an RDSStation........................ 8

Displaying RDSStationInformation ............. 8

Searching by ProgramType (PTY) ............... 9

TapePlayer .......... 9Playing a Tape ........... 9Continuous Playback ...... 9Recording ............... 9From Tuner .............. 9From CD ................ 9

Tape to Tape ............. 9

TroubleshootingTips................... 10

Maintenance ........ 10Cleaning ............... 10CDPlayer ............... 10Tape Player ............. 10

More Information .... 11

USWarranty ........ 12

CanadianWarranty ...13

RS1285/RS1287/RS1289RS3287

VTCD850/VTCD855

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1. AM Loop Antenna

Connector

2. Main SpeakerJacks

3, FM Antenna

4, Power Cord

RS1287/

RS1289/

RS3287

1. AM LoopAntenna

Connector


3. SurroundSpeaker

Jacks

4. FMAntenna

5. PowerCord

VTCD850/

VTCD855

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1. AM LoopAntenna

Connector


3, SurroundSpeaker

Jacks

4, FMAntenna

5. PowerCord

6, Optical Output

Toensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings shown below

free from other surfaces:

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CD PlayerOPEN/CLOSE--Opens or closesthe disctray,DISC 1 - DISC 5 -- Selectsdisc 1

2, 3,4, or5DISC SKIP -- Skipsto the next CD

in the tray

STANDBY/POWER (RCAmodels)

Turns power on or off (STAND-BYmode). STANDBY/POWER/ECO (Thomson modets) -- keeppressing briefly STANDBY mode

to enter ECO( power saving, with-out clockdisplay) mode.

PHONES -- Jackfor connectingheadphoneCD -- Selectsthe CD playerTUNER Selectsthe tuner/fre-

quency bandTAPE-- Selects the tape playerPROG/SET-- EntersCD programmode/tuner preset station modeDEMOIDiMMER -- Turns thefeature demonstration on or off

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FM STEREO/CLOCK-- Togglesbetween FM stereo/mono andshows clock timeTIMER ON/OFF i Enters timer set-

ting mode and turns the modeon/offINTRO Turns INTROmode on or

I DISC CHANGER

_ 4UDfO SYSTEM

Thomson models)SHUFFLE Turns SHUFFLEmode

STOP Stops CD play- on or off to play CDsrandomly.back and clearspro- (PTYIMIX for Thomson series)grammed tracks REPEAT Turns REPEATmode onSKiP FORWARD/PRE- or off to repeat a track, a disc, orSET UP-- Increments all discs ( REPEAT/RDS mode fortuner preset station. CD Thomson model )track BASSBOOST i Turns bass boost

SKIP BACKWARD/PRE. among different bassboost levelsSET DOWN-- Decre- PRESETEQ -- Toggles amongments tuner preset sta- FLAT,JAZZ, ROCK, POP & CUS-Lion. CDtrack TOM mode.

PLAYIPAUSE i Playsor VOLUME -- Increases/decreasespauses CD volume.

DIGITAL TUNING Searches

up/down frequency to next sta-Lion or numerical values

off to play the first 10 secondsofeach track [RDSTIME/INTROon

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(m TUNER to select the c_dir O

m3de. Lock an the display ices Eo identify

the cuxremn mode.

Tape Player

Tape 1:• RECORDI_ PLAY

<1<1 REWINDFAST-FORWARD

• __. STOP/EJECTII PAUSE

Tape 2:

i _ PLAY• ___ STOP/EJECT

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Remote ControlPOWER--Turns systemon/off (STAIVDBYmode). (For

Thomson models, keep press-ing briefly during STANDBYmode to enter ECOmode.)TUNER--Selectstuner

CD -- SelectsCD playerTAPE-- Selectstape playerMUTE -- Mutes volumeVOL+ or VOL- -- Increases/decreasesvolume

EQPRESET-- Selectsequaliz-er presetsPLAY -- Playscurrent CDSTOP-- Stops playing CDTRACK/+ -- Increments CD

track; searchesCD• I TRACK-- Decrements CD

track; searchesCDDISC SKIP

-- Skips to next CD[PressTRACK/+,. I TRACK

to tune up or down tuner fre-quencies)

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REPEAT -- (REPEAT/RDS-- Thomson models)Repeatsa track, CD,or all CDs.When the radio is

active, displays RDS information,PAUSE-- Pausesthe CDor tape (logical decks)SHUFFLE (MIX/PTY SEARCH J Thomsonmodels)

-- Turns on/off random listening iBASS B. -- Turns on or off BassBoost iSLEEP -- Pressto select the time interval in iminute before the unit turns off.DEMO -- Selectsdimmer levels and activates

demo display when keep pressing for 2 secondsPRESETUPIDOWN -- Selectsnext/previous presetstation

AUX & RECORD-- do not function in this unit

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Showing the DemonstrationNot operational in TUNERmode for Thomsonmod-els. PressDEMOIDIMMER to turn on!off demonstra-

tion mode. The demostration scrolls through all dis-play operations,

DISPLA Y CLOCK/CLOCK

Setting the Time

1. PressCLOCK until the time flashes on the display(12-hour clock for RCA,24-hour clock for Thomson).2. PressTUNING UP or DOWN to set the hour and

then pressPRESETUP/DOWN to shift to minutedigits.3. PressTUNING UP or DOWN to set the minute.

4. PressSET to save settings and STOPto quit set-ting.

Note: When system isON, you can pressCLOCK todisplay the current time for about 2 seconds.

Setting the Timer

1. In standby mode, pressTIMER ON/OFF until theON 12:00 flashes and timer iconshows on the dis-

play (ON - timer on time) (12-hour clock for RCA,24-hour clock for Thomson).2. PressTUNING UP or DOWN to set the hour and

then pressPRESETUPIDOWN to shift to minute dig-its.3. PressTUNING UP or DOWN to set the minute.4. PressPRESETLIPor DOWN to shift to volume set-

ting with flashing VOL XX on the display. AdJustvol-ume between levels 5 and 28 (to prevent volumebeing too low or high) with the TUNING UP/DOWNkeys.5. PressSET to save settings with ON flashes forabout 10 seconds. During this time, if you want toactivate both on and off timer, pressPRESETUP orDOWN for setting timer offtime with OF 12:00flashes on display.6. Repeat steps 2-4 to set the timer off time.7. PressSET to save the settings.

(Note: you can also setthe timer off time separatelywhen the unit is in CD,Tuner or Tape mode)

Activating the TimerPressand release TIMER ONIOFF to turn

A

on/off the alarm. The alarm isactive whenthe clock icon indicator is lit.

Adjusting the Display Brightness1. Pressand hold DEMOIDIMMER for more than 2seconds.

2, While the dimmer isdisplayed, pressDEMOIDIM-MER to select the desired level (DIMM 1 - 3).

Sleep ModeYou can select the time interval inminute before the unit turn off

automatically. PressSLEEP on theremote to select among 5, 15, 30, 60 & 90 minutes.

Tip: DEMO

Mode does

notaffectthe

currentsystem

q_ration.When the

systemisinitiallyplu_

in,D_vDmodeis acti

rated

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UsingPreset Equalizer Curves

PRESETEQ are toggles for presetequalizer levels. Presstotoggle among them.The display

momentarily showsthe selection.

Creating a Custom Curve1, PressPRESETEQ to select CUSTOMmode.

2. While"CUSTOM" isdis-

played, pressPRESETUPor DOWN repeatedly to cycle among displayed bass-,mid-, and treble - range levels.3. While BAS, MID, or TRE isdisplayed, pressTUN-ING UPIDOWN to set the associated gain between-10-+10.

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Boosting the Bass

PressBASS BOOSTto turn on/off boosting the bassfrequency.

Muting AudioPressMUTE on theremote to cut thesound.

Tip: _hileplayirO a CD,ix_ssandhold

SKIP- FORWARD <rBACKWARD for more

than2 seccndsto search_the CD.

Loading Discs1. PressCD to select CD mode.

2. PressOPENICLOSEto open the drawer.3. Insert up to five discswith label face up. (PressDiSCSKIP to rotate the disc carrier.)

4. PressOPENICLOSEto close the drawer. Lights theloaded discs.

PressSKIP FORWARD/BACKWARD to select a specif-ic track.

Playand load simultaneously by:1. PressOPEN/CLOSEto open the tray. While a CD isplaying2. Load discson available trays.3. PressOPEN/CLOSEto close the tray.

Shuffling the Play OrderPressSHUFFLEto turn on/off the playing of tracks inrandom order. (PTYIMIX for Thomson models.)

Sampling Tracks

PressINTRO to play the first 10 secondsof eachtrackon the current disc, all discs in the tray, or turn INTROmode off.

Playing Discs

PressPLAY/PAUSEto begin or pause play, and STOPto stop play.Select a specific disc by pressing DISC 1 - DISC 5.

Repeating the Play Order

PressREPEATto repeat the current track, current disc,all discs,or turn REPEATmode off.

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Setting Up a CD Program

You can program the CDplayer to play up to any 32tracks on the CDsin the tray.1. While the CD player isstopped, pressSET to enter

PROGRAM mode. The

system displays thenext available programnumber:"-- P:01,"

with "- -" flashing, prompts you for the firsttrack in the program list.2, PressSKIP FORWARD/BACKWARD to select a

track (press DISC SKIP orDISK 1 - DISK 5 to selecta track from a different

disc).

3. Immediately pressSETtoassign the selected track to theprogram number. After 3 seconds, youare prompted for the next track in the program list.

Displaying the Program List

1. While the CD player isstopped, pressSETto enterPROGRAM mode.

2. PressSET repeatedly to list each track assignmentin the program list.

Deleting Program List

While in PROGRAM mode, pressand hold STOPfor 5seconds. The system displays the mes-

___%_ sage CLEAR.

SkippingaDiskIII PressDISC SKIR

Searching Through a CD

Playing a Program List

While in PROGRAM mode, pressPLAY.

Pressand hold SKIP FORWARD/BACKWARD to

search through a CDas it isplaying.

MsreTipsonPlayingandSettingDzcgram:

DirectPlayfuncticn:PressDISC 1-5 <rPLAY fQrdirectplayback

whenthe unitisin standby,£D,Tunerand Tapemode Hc_z_er,thisfunc

ticndes notactivate_ tropeisheingplayed

PressCD keytoseethetotaldisctimeafterreadir_thetotalno.oftracksin£Dstop

mode

During £D playback, press £D key to tcggle am3_ the displays of Track elapsed time,

track _ time, disc el_ed t_, disc rmnairir_ t_ and total runt_r of track

fcr the curr_m disc.

Ycucan createa prcgr_ ofupto 32tracks.

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.... (AMPR, FMPR, or LWPR.)_ 4. If a different program location is preferred, press®

__] 1 PRESETUP/DOWN to move to the desired preset

_/ I number (1-32).5. PressSETto store the selected frequency at thatpreset.

1 PressTUNER to select the radio2 PressTUNER to select the next radio band

Choices are:

AM/FM (RCAmodels)FM/MW/LW (Thomson models)The tuner can be either TUNEor PRESETmode

When in PRESETmode, the PROGlight ison

Tip:Ycttraudio has32 statiGns.syste_ preset

Tuning to a Station

Suppressing Stereo Signal

PressFM STEREOto toggle between FM mono andstereo for stereo FM stations.

] Tip: _ DIGITAL TUNING UP/

DOWN formore than1 secondto

automaticallytuneup/downthe band

forther_ staticm.

PressTUNING UP/DOWN to select frequencies.

1Using PresetsPressTUNING UP/DOWN

to accessthe previous or next preset station The dis-play first shows the preset program number and aftera few seconds, the fre-

quency and then the pre-set program numberagain, (FMP:01 isFM pre-set 1)

Auto Preset ProgrammingPressand hold TUNER button for 2 second to scan sta-tions in the selected band. The stations will then

stored as preset channels. Maximum 32 stations can bestored. Beware of your preset channels being erasedaccidentally because the scanning and storing processisautomatic upon pressing TUNERbutton.You can stop the automatic scan by pressing TUNERbutton, but the erased stations cannot be recovered.

Setting Presets1. Press TUNING UP/DOWN to accessthe desired

frequency.2. Pressthe SET button once.

3. The most recently accessedprogram location willbe displayed together with a blinking program icon

Thomson models

Tip: RI_ stationsbroad-

cast on FM only. When

the tuner detectsan

RDS signal,the RDS

iconsturnscn.

Tuning to an RDSStation1. PressDIGITAL TUNING UP/DOWN to search forstations

2. If RDSstation found, RDS lights on display with sta-tion name shown,

Displaying RDSStation Information

Toggle RDSI REPEAT to display the frequency, stationname (PS),station type (PTY),clocktime (CT), or radiotext (RT)In CTmode, pressCTIINTROkey to replacethe displayed time by RDSstation time If clock time isnot yet set, this information will be shownas clocktime automatically

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Searching by Program Type (PTY)

1. Toggle PTY/MIX to select a PTY mode.2. Within 5 seconds, pressPRESETUP/DOWN tosearch for a station broadcasting the selected type ofprogram.

gic_,SCIENC (sci_Iceand tech]nlogy), VARIED (irdseel-

i_), POP M (p_pm_ic),ROCK M (rcckmusic),MOR

M (iniddle-of-theroadmlsic),LIGHTM (li_ m_ic),

CLAS SI (classicslm_ic),0 TH E RM (t_classifisdImsic

ALARM (ala_J.

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Playing a TapeTip:You can playa tapefromeitherdeck.

1. PressTAPE.

2. PressSTOPIEJECTto open the cassettedoor.3. Inserta tape into the door and push the doorclosed.

4. PressREWIND/FAST FORWARD to position thetape to the desired starting position,5. PressPLAY.

Continuous Playback1. Insert a tape into deck 2 and start playback.2. Insert a tape into deck 1 and pressPLAY and

PAUSE together.3. When the tape in deck 2 finishes playback, PAUSEbutton at deck 1 will be released automatically andstart playback.

RecordingFrom Tuner

1. Insert a tape into deck 1.2. PressTUNER to accessthe desired radio band.3. Tune to the station to be recorded.

4. PressRECORD to begin recording,5. PressSTOP to end recording.

From CD

1. Insert a tape into deck 1.2. PressCD.

3. Insert the disc(s)to be recorded.

4. Select the track, CD,or program to be recorded.5. PressRECORD to begin recording,6. CD begins to play.7. PressSTOP to end recording.

Tape to Tape

1. Insert the destination tape in deck 1.2. Insert the source tape into deck 2.3. PressPAUSEand then RECORDon deck 1.

4. PressPLAYon deck 2, The playback and recordingstart simultaneously.

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Solution

Check power cord for a secure connection.

Unplug the unit for a moment, and then

plug into power source again.

Check the outlet by plugging in another

device.

Increase the volume setting.

Check connection to speakers.

Check that you have selected the appropri-

ate function: CD,TAPE,Tuner.

Check antenna connection.

Move antenna.

Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such

as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave,

fluorescent lights.

Check that CD is in the tray.

Check that CD label is facing up.

Check that PAUSEmode is not on.

Check that CDfunction is selected.

Clean the disc.

Check disc for warping, scratches, or other

damage.

Check if something iscausing the system to

vibrate. If so, move the system.

Solution

Switch to another function (TAPE,Tuner)

and then back to CD.

Inspect the tape heads and clean and

demagnetize.

Check that the batteries are properlyinstalled.

Replace weak batteries.

Check the system is plugged in to power

source.

Point the remote directly at the system's

front panel.

Move closer to the system.

Remove any obstacles between the remote

and the system.

Disconnect the audio system from the power sourcebefore performing any maintenance.

Cleaning

Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dustcloth.

CD Player

CAUTION! This system operates with a laser, tt must

be opened by only a qualified technician.

TapePlayerTo prevent deterioration of sound quality, periodi-

calty open the door of eachdeck and clean the mag-netic heads, pinch roller, and capstan with a cottonbud dipped in alcohol. Also, demagnetize the headby playing a demagnetizing cassette (availablethrough an audio equipment store).

To protect recordings one or both sides of a tape,remove the corresponding tab. If you later want torecord on the tape, affix a piece of adhesive tapeover the hole.

Side A Protectio_l Side 8 Protectio_l

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Safety Precautions

- Never open the cabinet under any circumstances.Any repairs or internal adjustments should be madeonly by a trained technician.- Never operate this product with the cabinetremoved.

- Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any liq-uid enters the player cabinet, take the player to atrained technician for inspection.

- Thiscompact disc player usesa laser to read themusic on the disc. The laser mechanism correspondsto the cartridge and stylus of a record player.Although this product incorporates a laser pick-uplens, it is completely safe when operated according todirections.

- Discsrotate at high speed inside the player. Do notusedamaged, warped, or cracked discs.- Prevent damage to this product, set switch for prop-er voltage.- Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located insidethe disc compartment. Also, to keep dust from col-

lecting on the pick-up lens and do not leave the com-partment door open for an extended period of time.If the lens becomes dirty, clean it with a soft brush, orusean air blower brush designed for camera lenses.

Important Batteries Information

- Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do notuseyour remote control for more than one month.Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking batter-ies may cause skin burns or other personal injuries.Disposeof batteries in the proper manner, accordingto provincial and local regulations. Any battery mayleak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type,if inserted incorrectly, if all batteries are not replacedat the sametime, if disposed of in fire, or if anattempt is made to charge a battery not intended tobe recharged.

Headset Safety

- Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearingexperts are against continuous extended play.- If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce vol-ume or discontinue useit.

- You should use be extreme caution or temporarilydiscontinue use it in potentially hazardous situations.Even if you headset isan open-air type designed to let

you hear outside sounds, don't turn up the volume sohigh that you are unable to hear what isaround you.

Have a Blast- Just Not inYour Eardrums

Make sure you turn downthe volume on the unit

before you put on head-phones. Increase the vol-ume to the desired level

only after headphone arein place.

TechnicalSpecification

Power supply: 230V-50Hz for Thomson models,120V-60Hz for RCAmodels.

Dimensions (ram):RS1285: Unit-380W x400D x 312H

Speaker-214W x 188D x 312 HRS1287/RS1289/RS3287/VTCD850:

Unit- 380W x 400Dx 312H

Speaker- 240W x 207D x 312HSurround Speaker ( for RS1289

only )- 200W x 193D x 95HTape deck: Responsecurve: 125Hz-8kHz (-5dB)CDplayer: Responsecurve (+/- 2dB): 20Hz to 20 kHzRating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set

Quit SlackingA little bit of slack in your tapes

can cause scratches on the tape,or worse yet, the tape couldbreak If you notice some slackin the tape, usea pencil to IIIItighten it up before you insertit

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What your warranty covers:• Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:• One year.

(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipmentto the rental firm, whichever comes first.)

What we will do:

• Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit.• The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product's warranty period.

How to make a warranty claim:• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product.

We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.• Include in the package evidence of purchase date such asthe bill of sale. Also print your name and

address and a description of the defect. Send standard UPSor its equivalent to:

Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.Product Exchange Center11721 B Alameda Ave.,Socorro, Texas 79927

• Payany charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.• Insure your shipment in caseof lossof damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage orloss.• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.

What your warranty does not cover:• Customer instruction. (YourOwner's Manual provides information regarding operating instructions

and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)Installation and set-up service adjustments.Batteries.

Damage from misuseor neglect.Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.

Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.Product Registration:

• Pleasecomplete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easierto contact you should it ever be necessary.The return of the card isnot required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:• Thiswarranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from

state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the USA:• Thiswarranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufactur-ing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will bereplaced free of charge, including return transportation.This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuseor leaking batteries.Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:

1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement,OR

2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessories in the originalcarton (or equivalent).i Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:

Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc.Distribution Centre7400 A Bramalea Road

Mississauga, Ontario LSS 1X1The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from thestatutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation, and to the extentthat any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights andremedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith.If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service,you may write to:Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc.P.O.Box0944

Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A.,46206-0944Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is neededduring the warranty period.

PURCHASEDATE

NAME OF STORE

Model Number:55050050

Rev.0 (EN/F/E)

@1999ThomsonConsumer Electronics, Inc10330 North Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024

Trademark(s)@RegisteredMarca(s) Registrada(s)Marque(s) ® d@osee(s)

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